8 Guided Tours in Riga to Build a Day Around

1.Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Leave Riga at 8:00 a.m. for the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, then tour Rundale Palace with a certified palace guide and explore its French Garden. Finish at medieval Bauska Castle, including tower access. English guide, bottled water, Wi-Fi, transport, and entry fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Loved this tour, our guide Erlan was amazing, very knowledgable and friendly. Booked a second tour with this company!”

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2.Guided Ebike Tour on Forest Roads and Trails Near Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet Pauls at Bumbu Hill Firewatch Tower for a private ebike ride through pine forests, sandy trails, and rolling dunes near Riga. You’ll see Bullupe and Lielupe rivers, visit the 17-meter White Dune, and hear local history. The pace adjusts to your group, but expect some bumps and moderate physical effort.

“We absolutely loved our bike excursion in the forested area near Riga! It was a perfect break from the hustle of city tourism, the trees are like a fairy tale and the air is fresh and fragrant! Pauls showed us some chantarelle mushrooms to pick and (my favorite part) wild blueberries! The bikes are super fun as well, make sure to speed up when you hit the sand so you don’t go wobbly! We enjoyed seeing the beach and the individualized pace of the tour was great—stop more or less depending on your preference! Great conversation throughout!”

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3.Riga walking guided Sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Spend two to three hours with a private Riga guide, walking from Old Town squares to the Art Nouveau district on Strēlnieku iela and Riga Central Market. Guides such as Valentina, Nelli, and Anastasia are praised for clear explanations and friendly service. You can request a focus on architecture, history, or local culture.

“Excellent guide in Riga! Knowledge and friendly and make the trip outstanding! Knew the highlights well and was understanding and special”

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4.Medieval Experience: Guided Sightseeing and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Peter’s Church for an hour of Riga Old Town sightseeing. Then settle into a traditional medieval restaurant for food samples and one drink. Some departures add Latvian drink tasting, including Riga Black Balsam, but extra drinks and a full meal cost more.

“We enjoyed our tour of Riga, although were surprised when the guide left us at the restaurant. She was very informative and we enjoyed the tour quite a bit. We had a taste of 2 levels of alcohol shots and then some Latvian foods hat were very good.”

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5.Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Drink and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $13

You’ll board at Andrejosta Yacht Club for a 50-minute cruise through Riga’s canals and open water. Look for the President’s Castle, Old Town, National Opera, bridges, and TV tower while enjoying sparkling wine, beer, water, or a soft drink. Captain Toms is among the friendly crew members mentioned by name.

“Short tour on canal then on river. No commentary but plenty of mulled wine. Sadly no soft drinks as promised.”

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6.Riga Canal and Daugava Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $11

Cruise Riga’s canal and Daugava waterfront for about 50 minutes, passing the Freedom Monument, Central Market, and National Opera. Your ticket includes a speaker-played audio guide and a welcome drink, with boarding at Andrejosta Marina, a 10 to 15-minute walk from Old Town.

“Well organized casual cruise, great for relaxing and gathering your bearings. I did this first thing after arriving in Riga and it was a great lead-in to sights I’d later be walking to on foot. Professional and courteous crew.”

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7.Pub Crawl- Your best night out in Riga with our local guide!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet near St. Peter’s Church in Riga Old Town for a four-hour evening with a local party guide. You’ll visit three pubs, join optional games or karaoke, and finish in a nightclub around 1am. Guide Ginny is praised for keeping the mood friendly while giving the group freedom to choose how long to stay and where to go next.

“Had a great time. Good job Ginny! Karaoke, games and dancing. I liked that you gave us freedom to choose when and where to go. Thank you!”

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8.Riga’s Architecture: A self-guided audio tour of the city’s art nouveau history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to walk from Riga’s National Museum of Art to Alberta iela 12 in 30 to 45 minutes. Hear how Mikhail Eisenstein shaped the city’s ornate façades, learn to spot Art Nouveau details, and see how Latvian architects developed National Romanticism. Audio, maps, and route data work offline in English.

“Highly recommend. Just enough information to understand what you are looking at and why it’s important, but not so much you get bored. Once the app is downloaded, you also have access to other self-guided tours direct through it.”

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